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Probate Services

When a loved one dies, it’s sometimes difficult to know how best to deal with their estate. We know that at this time, the last thing you need is more worry and stress.

That’s why we’ve partnered with Irwin Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading law firms, to help you deal with this complex and sensitive issue. Irwin Mitchell pride themselves on working sensitively, efficiently, and with your best interests at heart.

What is Probate? (Confirmation in Scotland)

Probate is the formal legal process following a person’s death that authorises a ‘personal representative’ to deal with the deceased’s estate.

If a Will has been made, the named executors are responsible for obtaining Probate. Where no Will has been made, the next of kin will usually be the person who can take on this responsibility.

How can Irwin Mitchell help?

They provide a no obligation helpline for initial advice and support, as well as a range of probate services where you can take as much or as little help as you need

They take time to understand your needs and expectations

Their team of dedicated specialists can offer you comprehensive, tailored services depending on your needs and can help with anything from a Grant of Probate and dealing with Inheritance Tax through to dealing with all aspects of the estate

They can help with a variety of probate matters at any time during the administration. Contact them for help and advice

Interested in the probate service?

If you would like to know more about the probate service we have a number of options available:

What Irwin Mitchell's customers say

“The whole team instills confidence and support and although at times one can feel very lonely, there is someone who can help and support. All information was handled in a very professional manner - the whole package.”

– TS, Irwin Mitchell client

“Excellent service, constant communication handled professionally and efficiently. They kept me updated regularly and I would recommend them to anyone as a great service.”

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Leeds Building Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Leeds Building Society is registered on the Financial Services Register under number 164992. You can check this on the FCA website at www.fca.org.uk/firms/systems-reporting/register or by calling 0800 111 6768. Buy to Let mortgages which are for business purposes are exempt from FCA Rules.

We may monitor and/or record your telephone conversations with the Society to ensure consistent service levels (including colleague training). If you are contacting us by email and not using our secure email facility, please remember not to send any personal, financial or banking information because your information isn't secure.

Funeral plans provided by Dignity Pre arrangement Limited are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Leeds Building Society is an introduced to Dignity Pre arrangement Limited for the provision of funeral plans.

Leeds Building Society is an introducer to the Estate Planning Group (Holdings) Limited, for estate planning services. The Will Writing Company Limited is part of the same group as the Estate Planning Group (Holdings) Limited. The Will Writing Company Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in England and Wales as a licensed body (SRA number 626921). The provision of estate planning services are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The Society's main business is the provision of savings products, mortgages and general insurance.